ARMY TM 9-6115-673-13&P
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-512-1
(4)
Connecting rod:
(a)
Inspect connecting rod and cap for cracks, corrosion, and other damage.
(b)
Measure inside diameter of connecting rod holes:
1) Small end hole - 0.7485 - 0.7520 in. (19.012 - 19.10 mm).
2) Large end hole (Figure 5-26) - 1.1814 - 1.1846 in. (30.007 - 30.09 mm).
(c)
Attach connecting rod to crankshaft and measure connecting rod side gap
0.0079 - 0.0157 in. (0.2 - 0.4 mm).
(5)
Connecting rod bearing:
(a)
Inspect bearings for separation, melting, and other damage.
(b)
Measure clearance between bearings and crankshaft:
1 Position PLASTIGAGE PR1 (Item 10, Appendix E) on cap (parallel to
2 Attach connecting rod to crankshaft, tightening nuts to 13 - 15 lbs-ft (18-20Nm).
3 Remove connecting rod and measure width of crushed plastigage with scale
[0.0020 - 0.0047 in. (0.050 - 0.12 mm)].
(6)
Replace worn or damaged parts.